Therapy Aide

Rockport Healthcare Services; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Therapy Aide to assist in patient-related activities under the supervision of a therapist or Director of Rehab. You will help transport patients, prepare for treatment, and support the safe execution of therapy plans in the department.

The role includes assisting with equipment, maintaining a clean workspace, and performing clerical tasks as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Reads written directions and comprehends verbal instructions.
• Performs basic math tasks.
• Performs keyboard and computer tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment activities directed by the supervising therapist or Director of Rehab.
• Transport patients to and from the therapy department.
• Assist patients in preparation for treatment and in dressing/undressing.
• Assist with application of braces, corsets, orthotics, and prosthetics.
• Carry out predetermined patient treatment programs.
• Assist patients with ambulation using appropriate devices.
• Maintain a clean and organized therapy department workspace and equipment.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned by therapists or DOR.
• Assist therapists in obtaining equipment for patient use (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers).
• Support safety practices and adhere to facility policies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Numerical literacy

Keyboard skills

Verbal communication

Education

High school education

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: A facility Therapy Aide assists in carrying out patient related activities, which are pre-determined for each patient as assigned by the supervising therapist or Director of Rehab. The therapy aide also completes daily department non-patient related duties to keep the therapy department running efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instruction, perform basic math tasks, write and perform keyboard and computer tasks at a level necessary to accomplish this job.

Verbal communication skills at a level necessary to accomplish this job.

High school education or comparable credentials. Experience in the health care field is a plus.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform treatment specifically directed by the supervising therapist or DOR.

Transport patients to and from the therapy department or appropriate therapy space.

Assist patients in preparation for treatment, dressing and undressing, application of appliances such as braces, corsets, orthotics, and prosthetics.

Carry out treatment programs as are predetermined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapists or DOR.

Assist patients in ambulating with appropriate devices determined by the supervising therapist or the rehab coordinator.

Assist patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development and maintenance of strength, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living as determined by the supervising therapist.

Responsible for the housekeeping duties in the therapy department, including cleaning the work/treatment area and/or equipment, as assigned by the DOR.

Perform clerical duties as assigned by the supervising therapists or DOR.

Assist therapists in getting equipment for patient use as needed, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, footrests, linens, personal care items.

Prepare the work and treatment area and/ or equipment

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct

Treat others with dignity and respect.

Attire is to be consistent with the level of professionalism and services provided, and in accordance with the facility’s dress code.

Communicate positively and professionally with facility staff, residents, family members, physicians and case managers.

Demonstrate knowledge, respect, consideration and adherence to facility policies.

Safety

Utilize safe work practices including, but not limited to, body mechanics, infection control, and universal precautions.

Responsible for identifying, reporting and problem solving any safety concern in your work environment.

Attend facility specific fire and safety in-services.

Responsible for the safety of residents while providing direct services including adherence to patient specific precautions (i.e. aspiration, orthopedic, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

For Direct Patient Care:

Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.

Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.

A Rehab Aide spends 80-90% of time standing/walking.

A Rehab Aide spends 10-20% of time sitting.

Proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.

Exhibits good visual acuity skills.

Able to bend, reach, climb, kneel (60-80% of day)

Must be able to perform CPR, if required.

For Support Activities:

A Rehab Aide may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.